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Things to see in Oswego (United States): 5 places and when to go
Oswego is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), History (2), Architecture (1). The best known are Fort Ontario, Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum and Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 43.4612, -76.5079
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · History (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 364 km as the crow flies
What to see in Oswego
The places in and around Oswego, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort OntarioState historic site of New York, United States523 m
- Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter MuseumIn Oswego, New York389 m
- Oswego Harbor West Pierhead LightLighthouse in New York, United States1.5 km
- H. Lee White Marine MuseumOswego, New York715 m
- Richardson-Bates HouseOswego, NY, listed on the NRHP in New York717 m
When to go to Oswego
The best time to visit Oswego is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulBest time14:55
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In March, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Oswego
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 364 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Syracuse, New York25 places54 km
- Sodus5 places57 km
- Seneca Falls8 places66 km
- Canastota10 places74 km
- Watertown, New York7 places75 km
- Syracuse9 places88 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oswego?
The best known: Fort Ontario, Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light, H. Lee White Marine Museum, Richardson-Bates House. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oswego?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Oswego?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 364 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oswego as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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